Comments on: 3 Ways to use Solar Panels in Your Home and Garden

By: Brittany Gibbs

Brittany Gibbs — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:29:24 +0000

Is there any other ways to use solar peanels (or solar cells) in your home??(: I was just wondering because I’m doing a powerpoint over them at school… so I’m very intrested in everything about them right now because IREALLY need a 100….. So if there is any imformation that you could give me that would be great!!(: thanks
~Brittany!!:DD <3

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:08:03 +0000

If you’re connected to the grid why in the world would anyone want batteries ??? Batteries are inneficient and require replacement every 3 to 5 years. Use the grid as you battery and your efficiency will be in the high 90% range. batteries will only give you about 30%. Most people think that when they add solar to their home that they disconnect from the grid. This is a myth, you are always connected to the grid and will generate credits during the day and take what you need from the grid at night.

By: Home Solar Energy

Home Solar Energy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:01:39 +0000

Hi Daniel,

The battery is being developed by a company called Ceramatec.
Its based on a sodium-sulfur mix which apparently runs extremely hot. Somehow they have managed to bring the operating temperature down to something more safer. Storage capacity of around 20kwh.

By: Daniel from Ukraine

Daniel from Ukraine — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:37:55 +0000

Hello there!;) I was wondering what kind of prototype battery is being developed currently? Any news on that Mr HOME SOLAR ENERGY?;) How many of these batteries will I need to keep my house light up if it’s raining for several days?Thanks

By: Home Solar Energy

Home Solar Energy — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:48:49 +0000

I guess Jack means he wants to store his daily excess for use at night. You`d probably need to think about having enough capacity for 2 or 3 cloudy days with under performing panels.
There is a new prototype battery being developed for energy storage, quite possible usable in the home.

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By: admin

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:17:37 +0000

Jack,
what do you mean for: “how many batteries do I need to be self sustained”?

By: jack

jack — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:40:14 +0000

I’m trying to figure out based on an average of 30 kwh per day usage, how many square inches of solar panels do I need and how many batteries do I need to be self sustained. Can you help me?

jack